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Pruning and Orchard Maintenance
Suspended until further notice Summer pruning - Saturday 20 February 2021 Much of the available information regarding fruit tree management is published from a commercial perspective. While this definitely has its place, that place may not be in a diverse, organic home orchard. Where commercially they want a tree to produce as soon as possible, you may prefer to produce nutrient-dense fruit. Where orchardists aim for high production, you may want hardy, spray-free trees. Over the years I have questioned, researched, experimented and learnt a lot about how to get my trees to produce what I want. |
Aspects which will be discussed/demonstrated/ practiced will include:
Pruning timing
Pruning theories
Pruning techniques
Formative pruning
Pruning citrus - stonefruit - pipfruit
Heavy pruning with a chainsaw
Harvesting techniques
Orchard hygiene
Mulching and composting techniques
Making your own organic fertilisers
Organic pest control strategies
Tools and tool maintenance
Orchard machines and mowers
Understories
Pruning timing
Pruning theories
Pruning techniques
Formative pruning
Pruning citrus - stonefruit - pipfruit
Heavy pruning with a chainsaw
Harvesting techniques
Orchard hygiene
Mulching and composting techniques
Making your own organic fertilisers
Organic pest control strategies
Tools and tool maintenance
Orchard machines and mowers
Understories
10am start (about 4pm finish)
Byo lunch.
Participants will see the results of my methods in a mature orchard, get an opportunity to practice various pruning techniques and
see how the theories can be applied to real trees in a real home-orchard situation.
You will leave with a provided booklet of notes, the confidence to prune your own trees and tonnes of ideas and inspiration.
Cost $80 per person
Registration essential - contact me
Byo lunch.
Participants will see the results of my methods in a mature orchard, get an opportunity to practice various pruning techniques and
see how the theories can be applied to real trees in a real home-orchard situation.
You will leave with a provided booklet of notes, the confidence to prune your own trees and tonnes of ideas and inspiration.
Cost $80 per person
Registration essential - contact me
What people have said:
A fantastic interactive day. Sheryn has a casual manor which encouraged really interesting conversations.
It was reassuring to see a very productive and healthy orchard that is allowed to grow naturally.
Colleen – a soon-to-be mum planning for her family's health.
Excellent day, good content, great food. Highly recommended for any home-orchardist.
Joanne - setting up a new orchard in the Bay of Plenty
A very worthwhile day with lots of sharing, interesting discussions and opportunities for hands-on practice. Fabulous food!
Annie - who is learning about organic growing methods.
Really interesting. Any question was answered, no question too silly. A great range of plants and animals.
Tracey - moving onto a neglected lifestyle block in BOP.
A fantastic interactive day. Sheryn has a casual manor which encouraged really interesting conversations.
It was reassuring to see a very productive and healthy orchard that is allowed to grow naturally.
Colleen – a soon-to-be mum planning for her family's health.
Excellent day, good content, great food. Highly recommended for any home-orchardist.
Joanne - setting up a new orchard in the Bay of Plenty
A very worthwhile day with lots of sharing, interesting discussions and opportunities for hands-on practice. Fabulous food!
Annie - who is learning about organic growing methods.
Really interesting. Any question was answered, no question too silly. A great range of plants and animals.
Tracey - moving onto a neglected lifestyle block in BOP.
